Engineering Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

Engineering Co-op/Intern – Spring 2027

This job description reflects potential openings for the Spring 2027 Co-op/Internship Session (January-May). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments.

More about the Engineering Co-op/ Intern at Honda

The descriptions below reflect potential environments and duties within our various Engineering Co-op/Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to:

Manufacturing & Operations

• Support equipment, process, quality, and new model activities within manufacturing areas such as Assembly, Weld, Paint, Stamping, Casting, and Machining
• Installation of new tooling including designing and building end of arm tooling, mold installation, process maturation and robot programming
• Assist with project management activities, schedules, and tracking daily processes
• Analyze manufacturing problems and support root cause investigations
• Research new technologies and help implement improvement countermeasures
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues during installation, testing, and production

Quality & Testing

• Assist with vehicle and/or component testing for systems such as chassis, brakes, controls, body panels, and electrical systems
• Support development and execution of test procedures, fixtures, and validation methods
• Recreate failures to determine root cause and verify effectiveness of countermeasures
• Analyze warranty and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Document results through technical reports and presentations

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Update and maintain 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings for existing facilities and utilities
• Support analysis and design of sanitation, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building pressure, power, and lighting systems
• Assist with infrastructure modification designs and short- and long-term improvement solutions
• Review electrical and structural drawings; verify field conditions
• Provide general facilities and engineering department support

Tooling, Equipment & Automation

• Design manufacturing equipment and tooling using 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems
• Assist with specifying electrical hardware, controls, Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), and safety requirements
• Support equipment installation, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Assist with managing timelines and coordination of tooling projects

Research, Design & Product Engineering

• Support design engineers in the development of future models, components, and systems
• Support the development of vehicle testing and countermeasure analysis
• Assist with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling, drawing creation, and design change requests
• Perform cost, weight, and feasibility calculations
• Support testing and development of mechanical and electrical systems through data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and engineering teams

Purchasing & Supplier Support

• Assist in assessing supplier process capabilities
• Support problem reporting, investigation, and countermeasure implementation
• Calculating part and tooling costs for injection molded automotive parts
• Participating in cost-reduction projects related to the introduction of new vehicles
• Verify and evaluate effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
• Assist with suspect part investigations and part change approvals

Materials, Welding & Laboratory Support

• Support mass production and new model activities through failure analysis and materials testing
• Prepare samples for metallurgical testing (cutting, grinding, polishing)
• Perform mechanical and metallurgical tests including hardness, tensile, compression, and weld evaluations
• Conduct destructive weld testing and material evaluations; log and analyze results
• Summarize findings in written technical reports and presentations

What you need to be successful in this role

Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General Engineering Coursework
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
• Class status- Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program studying Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Ability to provide own transportation to and from work each day

Position Locations

Engineering Co-op/Intern positions are offered in the cities/states listed below, if you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be given the opportunity to make selections on your location preferences:

• Anna, Ohio (45 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio)
• Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• Raymond, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• East Liberty, Ohio (55 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)
• Russells Point, Ohio (30 minutes northwest of Marysville, Ohio)
• Lincoln, Alabama (45 minutes northeast of Birmingham, Alabama)
• Timmonsville, South Carolina (20 minutes southwest of Florence, South Carolina)
• Swepsonville, North Carolina (15 minutes SE of Burlington, North Carolina)